Richard Kaniatobe

Richard Kevin Kaniatobe was born July 11, 1968 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Marion Kaniatobe. He departed this life June 20, 2019 at the age of 50 year, 11 months and 9 days.
Kevin grew up in Bristow and attended Bristow Schools until graduation in 1986. During his high school years, Kevin was an outstanding athlete, especially in track and field and actually held school track records for a time. Kevin then attended Texas Tech for a time and later NSU where he received an Associate’s Degree in fine arts. Kevin held a variety of jobs throughout his life, but drawing and painting was where he received most of his accomplishments… and even had a few of his works published. Kevin was an exceptional artist and loved gifting his works to others. Kevin was not without his faults; as we all are, and had some hard times… sometimes more bad than good – but remained a good hearted person with a big loving smile – ‘never met a stranger’ and he will be dearly missed!
Kevin is survived by his mother Marion Kaniatobe, sister Carmen Cannon, brother John Slinker and a host of nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, June 28, 2019 at Hutchins-Maples Matherly Funeral Home.
The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughtfulness in providing food, contributions or sharing kind words of encouragement. They have greatly appreciated it during this difficult time.